OPW Retail Fueling, a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, is proud to announce that its new 71SO Segmented Overfill Prevention Valve has received California Air Resources Board (CARB EVR) certification. The CARB designation signifies that the OPW Retail Fueling 71SO Segmented Overfill Prevention Valve, which significantly reduces storage, shipping, installation and testing complexities, also meets the industry’s highest safety, containment and emission standards by meeting the Enhanced Vapor Recovery requirements.
CARB certification is widely regarded as one of the most stringent regulatory benchmarks for fuelling equipment. Products that achieve approval, such as the 71SO Segmented Overfill Prevention Valve, can be trusted by regulators, fuel marketers and installers to meet or exceed the demanding environmental and operational standards required in modern fuelling infrastructure.
“Securing CARB EVR certification for the 71SO Segmented Overfill Prevention Valve is a milestone that underscores the OPW Retail Fuelling commitment to excellence,” said Ed Kammerer, vice president of global product marketing, OPW Retail Fuelling. “The CARB-approved 71SO enables fuel retailers in areas with the most stringent fuelling equipment performance and vapour-tightness standards to benefit from the breakthrough logistics ingenuity that the segmented 71SO provides.”
Now available to be shipped in four 5-foot segments, the 71SO Segmented Overfill Prevention Valve:
- Simplifies Storage and Logistics: By dividing the drop tube into four interlocking sections, the modular design of the segmented 71SO supports more compact packaging and easier transport
- Reduces Freight Costs: The valve segments eliminate overlength fees and prevent shipping damage
- Delivers Uncompromising Performance: The valve retains the two-stage positive shut-off mechanism of the original 71SO Overfill Prevention Valve trusted by fuel retailers all over the world
Compatible with 4-inch fill risers, the 71SO Segmented Overfill Prevention Valve is ideal for new and retrofit applications. The four segments can be customised to fit tank diameters of 8-12 feet, with an overall length exceeding 223 inches. No excavation or special manholes are required. Installers can quickly and easily assemble the valve on-site without glue or epoxy. The valve can be immediately installed without having to wait 24 hours for epoxy to cure.
Testable versions of the 71SO Segmented Overfill Prevention Valve offer fuel retailers additional savings over the valve’s lifetime. Testable from the surface without removal from the tank, the 71SO allows operators to validate the valve’s performance in approximately 60 seconds compared to 60 minutes.
The valve’s automatic shut-off activates when the tank reaches 95 percent capacity, significantly reducing the risk of spills. A bypass valve enables topping off at a rate of 98% through a reduced flow rate of 5 gpm, after which the valve closes completely to halt delivery. The system operates without relying on internal tank pressure, allowing for faster and safer fuelling.
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